I am busy with various matters which I hope will have good results, and as soon as I have succeeded I will hasten to inform the Emperor. May your Majesty deign to accept the homage of my profound respect and my perfect devotion!
(Signed) A. de La Chapelle.
P.S.—The funds of Mr. ——’s subscription will be paid in Paris through the intermediary of Mr. ——, his agent.
Payment Delayed.
To His Majesty the Emperor.
Undated.
Sire,
M. ——, agent to M. —— at Paris, has several times called on M. Rouher without being able to see him. It seems that he is in the country.
The paying of the funds is consequently delayed, which is not our fault. I will ask them to see about it again.
The picture of the Battle of Sedan, with the report of the Prince of Prussia, has been bought by M. ——, and as the Government has caused the photographic negatives to be broken, I have suggested that the picture should be reproduced in London on a large scale, and that copies should be distributed in France.